31st Annual TBA Academy

2014 Registration is Closed. Watch for information on the 2015 TBA Academy.

The Tennessee Bar Association Academy offers an exciting opportunity for Tennessee attorneys to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and network with some of the nation’s leading appellate practitioners. Arrangements have been made for a private U.S. Supreme Court swearing in ceremony for Tennessee attorneys on Wednesday, Dec. 3. In addition, a block of hotel rooms have been reserved at the The Hay Adams Hotel for the program.

Court Admission: To participate in the Admissions Ceremonies at the Supreme Court, your registration form and materials must be received by the TBA before Oct. 27, 2014, to meet U.S. Supreme Court filing deadlines. There is a detailed application process. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to sign up. If you have additional questions, contact Therese Byrne at (615) 277-3208.

Hotel Reservation: While in Washington for the TBA Academy, you will be staying at The Hay Adams Hotel, located in the heart of the district at 1127 Connecticut Ave NW. The Tennessee Bar Association has secured a block of rooms at the special discounted rate of $319 a night for single or double accommodations. You may make your reservations by calling (800) 424-5054 or directly to the hotel at (202) 638-6600. Please ask for the TBA rate before Nov. 4 to receive the discounted rate.

Guests: Bring along a guest to share in the experience. The $275 guest fee covers attendance at the President's Reception, Celebration Dinner and Breakfast at the U.S. Supreme Court.

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TBA Academy: *

TBA Academy TBA Member Price, +$695.00

TBA Academy Non TBA Member Price, +$895.00

Select your registration type based on whether or not you are a TBA member, then add registration for guests (below) if needed.

TBA Academy Guest:

TBA Academy No Guests

TBA Academy Guest (1), +$275.00

TBA Academy Guests (2), +$550.00

TBA Academy Guests (3), +$825.00

TBA Academy Guests (4), +$1,100.00

You will be contacted by TBA staff for guest information once your registration has been processed.